J. Becker Ginder, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Manheim, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, whom he served faithfully, Thursday morning, Dec. 10, 2015, at Brethren Village.

Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late John S. and Maude Becker Ginder. He was the husband of Vera H. Wolgemuth Ginder for 57 years on Feb. 15.

Becker was a self-employed house painter for 62 years, however, his passion was for congregational ministry. He was recognized by the Atlantic Northeast District Church of the Brethren for 50 years of ministry spent shepherding his home congregation of Chiques Church of the Brethren. As a young man, Becker traveled by ship to Europe with Heifer Project International as a “sea-going cowboy” caring for heifers that were to be shared with those recovering from the aftermath of World War II.

Becker loved and cared deeply about his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four loving daughters: Linda, wife of John Shenk, of Lititz; Lucy, wife of Julian Rittenhouse, Greenbank, W.Va.; Louise, wife of Todd Graybill, of Pottstown; and Lynette, wife of Wayne Ferguson, of Troutville, Va.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister: Kathleen Hollinger of Lancaster; and a sister-in-law: Audrey Ginder of York.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Harold Ginder.

Services were held Dec. 16 at Chiques Church of the Brethren, Manheim.

Please omit flowers. If desired, contributions may be made to Chiques Church of the Brethren, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, PA 17545.

To express a condolence with the family, visit spencefuneralservices.com. Spence Funeral Services, Manheim, was entrusted with the arrangements.